WTW, a global advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced the appointment of Naheed Jaffer as Director and Lead for Pricing, Product, Claims and Underwriting (PPCU) propositions in Canada, within the company’s Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) business.
Jaffer will be based in Toronto and report to Nicolas Beaudoin, P&C Division Leader, Americas, and Head of P&C Canada, ICT.
In his new role, he will focus on supporting clients to redesign their businesses with structures aimed at delivering better results for their clients, aligned with guiding them in developing proprietary solutions around intellectual capital.
Jaffer has extensive experience in pricing, analytics, underwriting, product, and distribution. He re-joins WTW after spending over three years with Aviva Canada, most recently serving as Senior Actuarial Manager within the Specialty Personal Insurance business.
Prior to this, Jaffer was a member of the WTW ICT team for more than nine years, leading rate development, portfolio management, and underwriting automation, in addition to pricing and governance effectiveness reviews, while specialising in advanced analytics techniques including predictive analytics, price elasticity and optimization.
Commenting on Jaffer’s appointment, Beaudoin said: “We are thrilled to welcome Naheed back to WTW. Having served at WTW for nearly 10 years already, followed by three years at a major Canadian insurance carrier, Naheed brings a wealth of expertise and experience that will unlock unique opportunities for clients, and aid in delivering enhanced value to our customers across North America.”
